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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

257 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 6 of 13

Camden Council Meetings MONDAY, 8th MAY

Camden News · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 4

Present, Aldermen H. S. Kelloway (Mayor), W. A. Larnach (Deputy Mayor), E. A. Davies, K. C. Smart, R. A. C. Adams, H. S. Whitford, H…

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Camden, 50 Years a Municipality. Camden News with Record of Dates (All Rights Reserved). Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Municipality of Camden. (Continued). Water Supply

Camden News · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 5

The adoption of a water supply was a determination on the part of the new alderman, and Ald. Coleman lost no time in moving, and receiving the support of council in a motion which read: "That this council write to the…

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Letters to the Council

The Campbelltown News · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 2

Correspondence deatl with at the Council Meeting on Tuesday night:— Local Government Association of N.S.W., concerning insurances effected…

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Picton Municipal Council

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 May 1939 · page 1

Matters in connection with the proposed sewerage scheme for Picton have not been finalised yet, said the Minister for Works and,…

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Wollondilly Shire Council

Camden News · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 1

The May meeting of the Wollondilly Shire Council was attended by the President (Cr. E. H. K. Downes), Councillors Eric Moore, Geo. Adams,…

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Took Shire Council's Gravel. Cost Man £8/11/-

Camden News · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 1

At Liverpool Police Court on Monday of last week, Nepean Shire Council proceeded against Norman C. Alliston for allegedly interfering with…

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Camden, 50 Years a Municipality. Camden News with Record of Dates (All Rights Reserved). Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Municipality of Camden. (Continued). Bridges Required

Camden News · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 5

Information was received by the council that the Dept. of Public Works opposed the erection of a bridge over the Nattai River at Burragorang, a subject that had frequently been before the public. The Department's…

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Wollon Dilly Shire Council

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 1

In attendance at the monthly meeting of the Wollondilly Shire Council, were the president (Councillor E. H. K. Downes) and…

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Camden Council

Camden News · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 1

Monday night's meeting of the Camden Council was attended by Aldermen H. S. Kelloway (Mayor), W. A. Larnach (Deputy Mayor), E…

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Camden, 50 Years a Municipality. Camden News with Record of Dates (All Bights Reserved). Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Municipality of Camden. (Continued). Camden Fire Brigade

Camden News · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 5

Following the disastrous fire when the Woollen Mills were totally destroyed, there were strong advocates for the establishment of a fire station in the town. The council's application for a special grant of £300 for the…

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Municipal Council

The Picton Post · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 2

There was a full attendance of aldermen at the fortnightly meeting of the Picton Municipal Council last Wednesday night and the…

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Nepean Shire Matters

Camden News · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 6

The President of the Nepean Shire, Cr. W. S. Hewitt, addressed a large and representative gathering in the Mulgoa Hall recently, and dealt with…

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Camden, 50 Years a Municipality. Camden News with Record of Dates (All Rights Reserved). Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Municipality of Camden. (Continued). Opening of Camden Bridge

Camden News · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 5

The new Camden bridge was officially opened on 19th June, 1901, by the Hon. E. W. O'Sullivan, and as that gentleman cut the ribbon, he said: "I name this bridge 'The Camden Bridge' to be used by the public for ever…

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Camden, 50 Years a Municipality. Camden News with Record of Dates (All Rights Reserved). Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Municipality of Camden. (Continued). Municipal Elections

Camden News · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 4

The surprise of the 1903 municipal election was the defeat of Aid. G. F. Furner. It was Aidermen G. F. Furner, A. D. Little, and G. M. M. Onslow's turn to retire, and they re-contested with Mr. F. C. Willis as…

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Municipal Council Extraordinary Enquiry From a Sydney Solicitor

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 June 1939 · page 2

At the regular fortnightly meeting of the Picton Municipal Council last Wednesday night, a letter was received from a solicitor…

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Camden Council

Camden News · Thursday 15 June 1939 · page 1

Aldermen H. S. Kelloway, Mayor, W. A. Larnach, deputy mayor, E. A. Davies, C. T. Whiteman, R. A. C. Adams, H. S. Whitford, K. C. Smart,…

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Camden, 50 Years a Municipality. Camden News with Record of Dates (All Rights Reserved). Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Municipality of Camden. (Cuntinued). Camping Ground

Camden News · Thursday 15 June 1939 · page 5

The question of a camping reserve was a matter that gave the council some concern. They had no money with which to purchase a site, and with the teams travelling to and from Yerranderie, some provision as a camping…

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Wollondilly Shire Council

The Picton Post · Wednesday 21 June 1939 · page 1

Members who attended the ordinary meeting of the Wollon[?]illy Shire Council this month had a strenuous day. Starting at the customary morning hour the meeting did not end until night was setting in, and, using a sporting phrase, "The pace was a cracker" all the…

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Wollondilly Shire

Camden News · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 1

The June meeting of this council was attended by Crs. E. H. K. Downes (President), G. J. Adams; S. E. Prosser, J. T. Carroll, and Eric…

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Camden Council

Camden News · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 9

Correspondence dealt with by the Camden Council at the meeting held last week, was as follows:— The Dept. of Main Roads wrote…

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